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LSU UL Lafayette NSU Lamar University Texas State LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech USC Aiken SHSU LSUA Rutgers University-Camden UNO University of Phoenix-Lafayette| Louisiana State University Shreveport | American InterContinental University Houston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSUS | AIU Houston | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,721 | 171 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | aiuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | AIU Houston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $14,065 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $14,065 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $6,867 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,587 | $16,305 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,929 | $8,321 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
LSUS | AIU Houston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | - | ||
| Admitted | 866 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
LSUS | AIU Houston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | AIU Houston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 14% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $32,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $341 |
Diversity |
LSUS | AIU Houston | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 44% |
Students |
LSUS | AIU Houston | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 0% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | AIU Houston | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is larger than than AIU Houston based on total student enrollment (8,721 students vs. 171 students)
LSUS vs. AIU Houston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or AIU Houston?
- American InterContinental University Houston is 148.7% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($14,065.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 148.7% higher at AIU Houston than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($14,065.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than AIU Houston ($7,587 vs. $16,305)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American InterContinental University Houston are 48.9% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Shreveport ($6,867 vs. $10,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than American InterContinental University Houston (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University Shreveport students is 19.3% larger than aid received American InterContinental University Houston ($9,929 vs. $8,321)
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or AIU Houston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIU Houston or LSUS .
LSUS vs. AIU Houston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS or AIU Houston? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between AIU Houston and LSUS.
- The graduation rate at LSUS is higher than American InterContinental University Houston (28% vs. 14%)
- Graduates from American InterContinental University Houston earn on average $7,900 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $39,500)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $13,481 lower median federal student loan debt than AIU Houston graduates. ($19,500 vs. $32,981)
- LSUS graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than AIU Houston graduates. ($201 vs. $341)
- More LSUS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIU Houston students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/